Eggplants stuffed with minced meat, baked in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Want to surprise your family with something truly delicious? Then let me tell you how to make eggplants stuffed with minced meat and baked in the oven. No matter the occasion—whether it's a holiday, lunch, or dinner—this dish will evoke a wave of positive emotions from everyone who tries it. I should mention right away that preparing eggplants stuffed with minced meat in the oven at home isn't as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Before you know it, a fragrant and incredibly tasty dish will appear on your table. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we cut each eggplant in half and place the halves (cut side down) on a baking sheet lined with foil. We spray the eggplants with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 20 minutes.
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Step 2
Pour a little olive oil into a skillet, place it over heat, and add cinnamon, cumin, and paprika to the heated oil. Warm the oil until the spices become aromatic. Add the diced onion to the skillet and fry in the spice mixture for about 8–10 minutes, until the onion becomes soft.
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Step 3
After that, add the minced meat to the onion, mix well and cook until the meat turns golden. At the end, add pine nuts, lemon juice, tomato paste, sugar, tamarind, salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything again, cook the meat and onion mixture for 2 minutes, then remove the pan from heat and stir in the parsley.
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Step 4
When the baked eggplants have cooled slightly, carefully remove the flesh with a spoon. Finely chop the flesh and mix it with the ground meat.
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Step 5
Place the prepared filling into the eggplant boats, don't be afraid to add plenty of filling—let it pile up in a small mound.
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Step 6
Place the baking sheet with eggplants back into the oven and bake the dish for 15-30 minutes at 220 degrees. As soon as the top of the filling develops a fragrant golden crust, the dish is ready to serve. Enjoy your meal!